Yano stages grand re-launching tonight
TODAY, Davaoeño artist Eric Gancio will make his first major step for the grand comeback of his famed 90’s Yano band.
At Matina Town Square starting 8 pm, Eric will start the “official nationwide re-launching” of the band responsible for the hits like Tsinelas and Banal na Aso, Santong Kabayo.
“It’s now a full blast (campaign) for the national re-launching (of the band),” Gancio said.
Since late last year, Gancio has been performing under the name Yano, a move that keeps the spirit of the band alive.
He made a soft re-launch of the band’s name last December and staged a series of bar tours to re-introduce his music to the local music lovers.
"(We got) overwhelming response,” Gancio said on his tours in the city’s top night bars that included Jive, Pacific Harbor, Rizal Promenade, and Idol Grills. “Most of the shows were sold-out.”
Gancio said he and his new band members — John Gador on drums and Omar on bass – will soon be conquering Manila.
“Before the release of the fourth album by April or May, we will be going to Manila (for a series of promotion),” Gancio said.
But Gancio said Yano, under his leadership, will still be based in Davao where he wants to grow old.
He said he hopes to contribute more in the Davao music scene.
“I envision the empowerment of homegrown musicians with their original compositions,” he said.
The Davaoeño Gancio grew up in Davao, but spent years in Manila in the 90’s where he met Dong Abay, the other half of Yano, at the University of the Philippines in 1992.
Gancio and Abay – together as Yano — became a nationwide phenomenon in 1994 right after the release of the single, Banal na Aso, Santong Kabayo. They produced more hits like Tsinelas, Trapo, Kumusta Na, Esem, Iskolar Ng Bayan, Senti, among others.
But the Yano was disbanded after the third album was released in 1997 when Abay quit due to fame-induced pressure.
In 2004, Gancio returned to Davao where he started to perform under his real name.
He released one solo album titled Sa Bandang Huli before deciding to revive Yano. Gancio said the clamors of his Davao-based fans prompted him to give another life to the band.
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Tonight’s show at MTS also features Davao’s own Moluccas and Warrior.
